Alexander II of Russia

About Alexander II of Russia

Alexander II of Russia (1818–1881) was a pivotal political figure, reigning as Emperor from 1855 until his assassination. His lasting historical significance stems primarily from the far-reaching reforms he instituted, most notably the Emancipation Reform of 1861, which abolished serfdom in the Russian Empire. This act fundamentally reshaped Russian society and economy, cementing his rank at #853 in the Pantheon project’s index of global historical influence.

Despite this substantial impact, Alexander II's modern internet presence suggests a significant gap in contemporary attention. He garners 951K annualized Wikipedia views in 2025, resulting in an Attention Gap score of +3x, indicating he receives three times the expected attention relative to his historical importance. This level of interest is notably higher than figures deemed more important, such as Edmond Halley (#371 importance, but only 156K views), suggesting his political notoriety translates well to online curiosity.

However, this interest appears to be slightly receding; his pageviews show a year-over-year decline of -6.2% and a momentum drop of -6% when comparing Q1 to Q3 of 2025, hinting at a potential waning of focused online engagement.